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loanDepot, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Origination fell while market share rose: Loan origination volume fell 5% from the prior quarter, while market share rose, according to the company's figures based on Mortgage Bankers Association data. Source
  • Pull-through lock volume rose 14%: Pull-through weighted lock volume rose $1.0 billion, or 14%, from the fourth quarter of 2025, while loan origination volume fell. Source
  • Revenue declined on rates and margin: Total revenue fell 8% and adjusted revenue fell 5% from the prior quarter, which management linked to volatile interest rates and margin pressure. Source
  • Net loss and adjusted EBITDA both widened: Net loss was $55 million against $33 million the prior quarter, and diluted loss per share was $(0.16). Adjusted net loss was $34 million. Source
  • Pull-through gain on sale margin fell: Pull-through weighted gain on sale margin fell to 271 basis points. Management attributed the decline to larger loan balances, product mix shifts and market volatility. Source
  • Cash fell on servicing rights investment: Cash and cash equivalents were $277 million, down from $337 million, which management attributed mainly to investment in servicing rights. Source

“During the first quarter, we continued to see positive results from our investments in growth and efficiency initiatives,”

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Hsieh

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Loan origination volume Sourcesecond quarter of 2026between $7.25 billion and $9.25 billionNew
Pull-through weighted rate lock volume Sourcesecond quarter of 2026between $5.75 billion and $7.75 billionNew
Pull-through weighted gain on sale margin Sourcesecond quarter of 2026between 330 basis points and 360 basis pointsNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Management gave its first ranges for the second quarter of 2026 across origination, rate lock volume and gain on sale margin. Source
  • New: Management described a partnership with Figure Technology Solutions as recently announced. Source
  • New: Management said it opened its wholesale channel and increased its number of loan officers. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Origination fell while market share rose: Loan origination volume fell 5% from the prior quarter, while market share rose, according to the company's figures based on Mortgage Bankers Association data. Source
  • Pull-through lock volume rose 14%: Pull-through weighted lock volume rose $1.0 billion, or 14%, from the fourth quarter of 2025, while loan origination volume fell. Source
  • Revenue declined on rates and margin: Total revenue fell 8% and adjusted revenue fell 5% from the prior quarter, which management linked to volatile interest rates and margin pressure. Source
  • Net loss and adjusted EBITDA both widened: Net loss was $55 million against $33 million the prior quarter, and diluted loss per share was $(0.16). Adjusted net loss was $34 million. Source

Margins and pricing

  • Pull-through gain on sale margin fell: Pull-through weighted gain on sale margin fell to 271 basis points. Management attributed the decline to larger loan balances, product mix shifts and market volatility. Source
  • Origination margin held near prior level: Gain on sale margin on loan origination volume was 2.93%, against 2.94% in the fourth quarter. Source

“The quarter reflected continued progress toward sustainable profitability, offset by geopolitically driven market volatility.”

Chief Financial Officer, David Hayes

Costs and expenses

  • Total expenses edged lower: Total expenses were $341.5 million, down 0.2%. Management attributed the decline to lower commissions and marketing costs. Source
  • Marketing costs cut 12%: Management said marketing costs fell 12%, reflecting better mid-funnel lead conversion and sharper marketing strategies. Source
  • Non-volume costs rose on salaries: Non-volume related expenses rose $5.1 million from the fourth quarter, mainly from higher salary-related costs. Source

Demand and loan mix

  • Purchase share of originations fell: Purchase volume was 41% of loans originated in the first quarter, down from 49% in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Rate/term refinance volume climbed: Rate/term refinance volume was $1.87 billion, up from $1.48 billion, while purchase volume was $3.16 billion, down from $3.92 billion. Source
  • Conforming rose while FHA/VA/USDA fell: Conventional conforming originations were $3.93 billion, up from $3.79 billion. FHA/VA/USDA originations were $2.49 billion, down from $2.93 billion. Source
  • Recapture rate rose to 73%: The preliminary organic refinance consumer direct recapture rate rose from 71% in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Servicing-retained sales rose: Loans sold with servicing retained were $5.75 billion, up from $5.25 billion. Servicing-released sales were $1.92 billion, down from $2.28 billion. Source

“Since my return as CEO, I have been laser focused on our digital transformation as a key enabler of our return to a market leading position.”

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Hsieh

Servicing portfolio and delinquency

  • Servicing portfolio balance grew: The servicing portfolio unpaid principal balance rose 1.3% from December 31, 2025, and servicing units rose 1.6%. Source
  • 60-day-plus delinquencies rose: Loans 60 or more days delinquent were $2.11 billion, or 1.8% of the portfolio, up from 1.6% at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Servicing rights fair value change: Net change in fair value of servicing rights was $(64.4) million, against $(58.9) million in the prior quarter. Servicing rights additions were $87.2 million. Source

Cash, balance sheet and funding

  • Cash fell on servicing rights investment: Cash and cash equivalents were $277 million, down from $337 million, which management attributed mainly to investment in servicing rights. Source
  • Warehouse lines rose with loan inventory: Loans held for sale rose to $3.27 billion, and warehouse lines of credit rose to $3.02 billion, which the company tied to the increase in loans held for sale. Source
  • Available borrowing capacity declined: Total funding capacity with lending partners stayed at $4.2 billion. Available borrowing capacity was $1.2 billion at March 31, 2026, against $1.3 billion at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Total equity declined: Total equity was $337.3 million, down 12.6% from $386.0 million, while total assets rose 5.7% to $7.25 billion. Source

Strategy and leadership

  • Management team rebuilt: Management said it has been rebuilding its management team with mortgage, technology and marketing expertise. Source
  • Cost reduction and automation priorities: Management listed reducing costs, increasing operating leverage and applying automation across origination and servicing as priorities. Source
  • Progress on long-term initiatives: Management said it made progress on long-term initiatives, including expanding revenue-generating capabilities, improving operating leverage and driving marketing efficiency. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 May 2026

  • Figure platform cost and customer benefits: Management expects the Figure platform, once integrated across channels, to lower production cost, improve the customer experience and close loans faster. Source
  • New products planned on platform: Management said the platform positions it to introduce new and innovative products. No date was given. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Loan origination volume Source$7.66 billion
Pull-through weighted lock volume Source$8.27 billion
Total servicing portfolio units Source455,634
Servicing portfolio unpaid principal balance Source$120.7 billion
Organic refinance consumer direct recapture rate Source73%

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management cited market headwinds during the quarter as contributing to a lower gain on sale margin, wider negative fair value marks and lower revenue. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management referred to meaningful progress on long-term initiatives, without a status label. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.